Oak chips American medium toast 250g

American oak chips medium toast 250 g – oak character in beer

American oak chips with a medium toast for brewing beer. The chips give the beer oak notes, and American oak gives more vanilla character than French oak. Oak notes can be very powerful, so start with a small amount and increase gradually until you find the right balance for your beer.

How to use the oak chips

1. Sanitise the chips first, for example by soaking them in spirits or boiling them in water for a few minutes.
2. Add the chips to the fermenter, or to the keg once the beer has finished fermenting.
3. Start with a small amount of chips and increase gradually.
4. The more chips, the shorter the contact time needed.

Frequently asked questions about American oak chips

What is the difference between American and French oak?

American oak gives more vanilla character than French oak. Choose French oak chips if you want less vanilla.

Do the oak chips need sanitising?

Yes. Soak the chips in spirits or boil them in water for a few minutes before adding them to the beer.

How long should the chips stay in the beer?

It depends on the amount. The more chips, the shorter the contact time. Taste the beer along the way and remove the chips when the oak character is right.

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